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They get a functioning, stable society which continues to build them wealth in return.

But by definition, they've been getting that for what they're paying already, so the avoidance isn't hurting anything.

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>There’s a pretty weak economic connection between me and the locals, so how is it justified?

It's the price for the locals to accept an otherwise freeloader with no ties to the place, to live in the country they've built.